The number one goal for your oral health is maintaining healthy teeth and gums. This means practicing diligent daily oral hygiene habits; specifically, brushing and flossing to remove plaque along with routine dental visits to remove tartar (hardened plaque), polish your teeth and have your gums checked. When you opt... Read more »

Now that you have undergone orthodontic treatment and your teeth are finally aligned, you will want to make sure they don’t slip back into their previous positions. To prevent this from happening, retainers are used to anchor your teeth into place. Retainers are fashioned to fit your mouth with the... Read more »

Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember... Read more »

By now you are likely aware that keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease should top your list of oral health priorities when it comes to maintaining your healthy smile. But did you know that a malocclusion is another common dental issue that often needs... Read more »

Your smile is the first thing people notice when they see you. Crooked, crowded teeth or a misaligned bite can make you feel self-conscious no matter what your age. The good news is, with today’s advances in orthodontics, straighter teeth aren’t just for kids and teens anymore. Now more than... Read more »

Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to... Read more »

Do you have questions about retainers? If so, our orthodontist, Dr. Derick Phan, strongly recommends finding the answers quickly. Knowing all about retainers can help you maintain a top-notch appliance and can even help you care for your smile. So, it’s best to start looking for your answers. To help... Read more »

Braces can help you attain a more attractive smile. You may have to earn this smile through your efforts however, and you can do this by practicing the art of brushing and flossing more thoroughly. A few extra steps may be needed, but they can help you keep your teeth... Read more »

Did you know you still need to attend your dental checkups when you have braces? Well, it’s true, even though you visit your orthodontic team frequently. Your dental checkups deeply clean your teeth, gums and appliance and help you have the top-notch smile you deserve. They also help you prevent... Read more »

Do you have an irregular bite? One in five people do have a minor form of malocclusion, which is any type of irregular contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed. Some of the time, there is no need of treatment because the issue is so... Read more »